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What Would “Cultural Sovereignty” Mean for Taiwan in an Age of Digital Media?
Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te made comments at the recent National Culture Congress earlier this month that might strike as somewhat unusual.
Weather Review: New York City, May 1, 2022
A green mist of new leaves rose along the abrupt slope of Morningside Avenue.
Questions for My Ailing Country
A young police officer is standing with a woman I assume to be his mother. She is praying for him loudly, at a major junction on the streets of a Lagos suburb; speaking in tongues unashamedly while passers-by stare, some in admiration, others, not so much.
“TACOS”
Long Beach writer Brian Addison's ode to the culinary hot mess known as the Jack in the Box "taco"
Corporate America is Helping to Elect Anti-Abortion Attorneys General
Abortion access is on the ballot in several states this year in attorney general races.
The Journey Matters: A Conversation About Earthfest
Brian Hioe spoke to Blaine Whiteley about Earthfest, which will take place in Miaoli from July 21st through July 24th.
CRUSTACEANS
Gris Muñoz writes a gentle, haunting story about love, lobster, and abusive men who flaunt their power.
A Big Personality, Thin Skin and a Low Bar
A few thoughts on Eric Adams’ relationship with the press, and then a bunch more on New York City’s budget and political picture.
JONATHAN COME LATELY—AN INTRODUCTION
Jonathan Russell Clark debuts a monthly column for Tasteful Rude detailing the choicest selections from his book-obsessed life.
OPACITY
Alejandro Herredia debuts his new Tasteful Rude column with a meditation on the word opacity.
Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike’s Double Wahala
In Nigerian popular culture, ‘double wahala’ is a Pidgin English phrase that was made popular by ace Afrobeat musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Weather Review: New York City, April 17, 2022
People in heavy coats huddled around picnic tables in the sun.